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School: Carrigaline, Ráth Mhór

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Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Mhic Conchoille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0357, Page 164

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    A man wanted to bring a fox, a goose and a sheaf of oats across a river in a boat 2 at a time only. How could he manage so that the fox wouldnt have a chance to eat the goose nor the goose to eat the oats.
    Took goose first & left fox sheaf
    Returned and took fox - left sheaf
    Brought back goose, left her, & took sheaf
    Returned & brought goose across.
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